Curriculum for the elective subject of Research in Practice (FIP1-01)

Main subject areas

The elective subject is structured in two main subject areas. The main subject areas complement each other, and should be viewed in relation to one another.

Overview of the main subject areas:

Idea generation

The main subject area covers the creative aspects included in all stages of the research process. The point of departure will be a problem the pupil wonders about and wants to find the answer to. It also covers formulating good research questions, gaining input from others, reformulating one's questions in light of new information, and planning investigations. In this main subject area the pupils shall develop the ability to formulate hypothesis, gather other relevant data and compare and discuss ideas with other pupils.

Practical investigation

The main subject area covers working with different processes and practical execution of planned investigations. It is important for the pupils to learn how to test results, use different methods and learn to use different kinds of equipment and gather and systemise data. In addition to this, the pupils shall learn to test interpretations and compare their own findings with those of others, as well as communicating their results.